Fairy Dell
🏟 Playground & park · Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough
Fairy Dell
A 42-acre woodland, wetland and lake nature park in Coulby Newham, with wooden play equipment and carved statues for children.
🕑 Opening & entry
🌱 Open 24 hours; gates are not locked · Free · No booking needed
📍 Location & directions
Address: Fairy Dell Park, Gunnergate Lane, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, TS8 0UT
Plus Code: 9C6WGQFR+JW
About Fairy Dell
Fairy Dell is a 42-acre Green Flag nature park in Coulby Newham on the southern edge of Middlesbrough, a haven for wildlife with its becks, central lake, woodland and grassy glades. It is a mixture of park, woodland and wetlands, and has held Green Flag status continuously since 2017. For families the appeal is partly the fun, natural feel of the place: there is wooden play equipment aimed at younger children, plus free outdoor exercise equipment for those aged 14 and over. Carved wooden statues, including a dragon and a ladybird, are dotted along the trails and are a particular hit with children, turning a walk into a hunt for hidden creatures. Walking trails lead through woodland and alongside the water, with plenty of wildlife to spot. The park is cared for by the Friends of Fairy Dell, a local volunteer group, in partnership with Middlesbrough Council. The gates are not locked, so it is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is limited free parking outside the entrances, including a few spaces by the Gunnergate entrance. Entry is free.
⭐ What makes this place special
- Central lake
- Woodland and wetland
- Walking trails
- Carved wooden statues including a dragon and a ladybird
- Wildlife habitats and becks
🏞 Facilities
- Free entry
- Parking: Limited free parking outside the park entrances, including a few spaces by the Gunnergate entrance
🧒 Ages & play
- Wooden play equipment for younger children
- Free outdoor exercise equipment for ages 14 and over
📍 Nearby places to play
- Bonnygrove Park · approx 0.8 miles · Marton
- Stewart Park · approx 1.2 miles · Marton-in-Cleveland
- Hemlington Lake and Recreation Centre · approx 1.5 miles · Hemlington
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Is Fairy Dell free to visit?
Yes. Fairy Dell is a free, public nature park managed by Middlesbrough Council and cared for by the Friends of Fairy Dell.
What is there for children?
There is wooden play equipment for younger children, carved wooden statues such as a dragon and a ladybird along the trails, and free outdoor exercise equipment for ages 14 and over.
What are the opening hours?
The gates are not locked, so the park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Is there parking?
There is limited free parking outside the park entrances, including a few spaces by the Gunnergate entrance.
Where is Fairy Dell?
It is off Gunnergate Lane in Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, postcode TS8 0UT.